THE HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION (HWA) is a nonprofit organization of writers and publishing professionals around the world, dedicated to promoting dark literature and the interests of those who write it.

the Nonfiction Authors Association (NFAA), a vibrant educational community for aspiring and experienced writers to connect, exchange ideas, and learn about writing, publishing, promoting and profiting from nonfiction books.

The purpose of the NWU, Local 1981 shall be to promote and protect the rights, interests, and economic advancement of members; to organize writers to improve professional working conditions through collective bargaining action; and to provide professional services to members.

Romance Writers of America® (RWA) is a nonprofit trade association whose mission is to advance the professional and common business interests of career-focused romance writers through networking and advocacy and by increasing public awareness of the romance genre.

We are a group of writers who meet every fortnight in Shortlees Community Centre, Kilmarnock, to hold a writers workshop. We have male and female members and we write in every kind of style from articles and poems to novels and short stories. We publish our own work and have produced several booklets and a couple of spoken word albums and an album of our songs.

We not only publish an annual anthology, but also assist members to get into print with help with editing and illustration. We have produced several childrens' books such as TALES OF CUTTLEFISH JOE and become involved in helping write the life strories of local senior citizens. We're a small but busy little group.

To help aspiring writers get some exposure while receiving commentary and guidance from fellow members; free editing of all submissions; and a dedicated page of their own on which to compose and edit their work. All approved submissions are posted to the Writers Block pages of Strong & Bold Publishing at no cost. Access to Writers' Block is free.